About this episode

This episode covers the latest news in the bourbon industry, including major acquisitions and new product releases.

It's This Week in Bourbon for April 24th 2026. Sazerac has formally offered $15 billion to buy Brown Forman, Uncle Nearest could be forced to shut down within 30 days, and Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the release of Eagle Rare 30. Show Notes: Jeptha Creed Distillery launches new visitor experiences and single-barrel programs to mark 10th anniversary Sazerac launches $15 billion acquisition bid for rival Brown-Forman Uncle Nearest faces potential shutdown and insolvency amid financial crisis and default Diageo opens new $415 million automated manufacturing facility in Alabama Buffalo Trace announces Eagle Rare 30, its oldest age-stated bourbon, for $12,500 Kentucky Senator Bourbon and PDJF partner for limited 140-bottle charity release Jack Daniel Distillery debuts Special Release Small Batch Rye aged 10 years Michter’s announces first-ever release of US*1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash in May Hard Truth Distilling Co. unveils limited Mizunara Finished Wheated Bourbon B.R. Distilling launches unfiltered Blue Note Small Batch Wheated Bourbon Maker’s Mark releases 2026 edition of wheat-forward Star Hill Farm Whisky Four Roses rolls out second rotation of its Single Barrel…

Topics covered

• bourbon news
• distillery updates
• acquisitions
• financial issues
• new releases

Keywords

• Sazerac
• Brown Forman
• Uncle Nearest
• Eagle Rare 30
• bourbon news
• distillery updates
• financial crisis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sazerac, Brown Forman, Uncle Nearest, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Jeptha Creed Distillery, Diageo, Jack Daniel Distillery, Hard Truth Distilling Co., B.R. Distilling, Four Roses

Products: Eagle Rare 30, US*1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash, Blue Note Small Batch Wheated Bourbon, Star Hill Farm Whisky

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